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RIAA Smacked by DoS
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· Score: 3, Funny
Very interesting spin they put on here: If you choose to take your own CDs and make copies for yourself on your computer or portable music player, that's great. It's your music and we want you to enjoy it at home, at work, in the car and on the jogging trail.
Here: RIAA does not represent artists directly but we do work on behalf of such artists' rights as freedom of speech and the right to control your own music.
Here: When asked, most consumers describe CDs as a good value....the most significant cost of a CD today is the marketing and promotion of that music.
My Favorite FAQ: What is the RIAA?
The RIAA is a membership organization. Our members are record labels who pay membership dues to have the RIAA represent them on different issues. This includes everything from speaking out in support of free speech -- and against attempts to pass legislation to censor music, to traveling the world in support of free trade, to defending artists and record labels from pirates who sell and distribute fake copies of their music. We also work with our members on issues of new technology and how that technology can best bring artists together with music fans.
Lots to think about there. Amazing how the RIAA talks out of both sides of its mouth. "We support artists rights, prevent censorship of music, and help Santa out every Tuesday...."
Yet they are busy trying to take away my legal abillity to create and distribute my own music.
Social Robot web/drink server is up!
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Social Robot?
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Well, I have finally gotten my Social Robot web/ drink server up! It is running in high positronic memory with about a 4k footprint. This server can do about 2-3 dps (drinks per second), and handle approx. 4 conversations at a time.
I also have plans to do a Quake server that will actually come to your LAN party and kick your ass in person!
I AgrE intirelY. I am one ov those bestest talker-makers an sm4ertis brane uSer havEHrs. tAwker-makers an brane user makers are not in na mane ruums. Bobo go sleep now.
Well, I have finally gotten my Pioneer 10 webserver up! It is running in high memory with about a 4k footprint. This server can do about 2-3 bps, and handle approx..4 requests at a time. I also have plans to do a Quake server!
I'm afraid you are right. Senator Hollings has forgotten who people are, because he is only a refurbished automaton from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'
When no one is in his office, 'he' quickly opens his chest plate and drinks some more oil. (You can see the Bush connection rather easily.)
Senator Hollings and his rampage of bad legislation MUST be stopped. 'He' will let nothing stand in his way of his goal of Total Disneyfication of the entire world.
'His' Achilles Heel?
Pies.
Throw pies at the Senator. That will interfere in his 'Small World Reasoning Center'. Only you can stop the madness.
...a read-only head that is connected via one cable to a Web server for people to browse content on the disk file and a read/write head that is connected by another cable to a PC for administrators who renew the data.
The admins most likely have a network connection on their machine, and if so, that could be hacked.
Why not a hack that resides in RAM?
It doesn't seem that this would stop a determined attacker; they'd just do an end run around the tech. It does seem that this would be an excellent way to speed up harddrives in general..audio and video... ohhhh.
There is an old saying: "Do what you love, and you'll never work another day in your life."
Even if this is true, doing what you love can be hard work. You didn't just wake up one day and, with no musical background, pick up a guitar and play at your current level. You practiced, and played, and practiced, and played some more. You did it out of joy, so the challenge and hard work of those hours was fun, perhaps even welcomed.
Yes, artists should write/ perforrm for themselves first and foremost. The abillity to express oneself w/ music is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. When this talent is turned to writing/performing for a paycheck, the self-expression turns to self-doubt and pandering, pandering turns to the lowest common denominator, and that's what we usually hear on the radio.
...most of the folks that end up being recorded have lost their PASSION. Or maybe they never had it in the first place but just look good on video?
I agree entirely. There is a subtle difference between my post and this statement, however. I speak for bands/artists that go to the trouble of recording and distribution themselves, with no label support. These people have obviously not lost their passion, either for making music, or for getting it out there for people to hear.
Should they get something for the song that is the 'friend' that you can count on, the 'company' as you drive, the 'adviser' when your relationship ends, or just something to listen to as you clean the house? You have the opportunity to decide.
Should you pay them once? Yes! Should you pay them every time you listen to the album/ single? NO! That would lead to a more stagnant music scene than we have even now, and enrich the **AAs as they would most likely demand a cut.
I suggest, if you enjoy what you are doing, to continue. I was lucky enough to make a living as a musician for two years. It was amazingly tough and rewarding; I count it as one of the best experiences I've had in music. Please do not penalize those who are trying to make a living at this. Go to shows, buy the bands music, and pass the word on to friends. You will be the richer one for it.
(Unless they're really bad, then throw tomatoes at them.;)
I am a musician. Making music is not 'free', it costs money. You buy strings, sticks, gas for the van, amp repairs, blank CDs, t-shirts, ink cartridges, etc, etc. This of course varies for the individual. It is certainly possible to make great music in the basement with a crappy old guitar and never spend a dime (until your rusty strings break). Or spend millions on an mediocre "assembly line band" arena tour with enough lights and PA to suck the power out of a small town.
The argument used constantly on/. (and elsewhere) is, "I'd rather send my money to the artist, than to the RIAA..." Great!
Do you?
Do you go to that artist's website and buy a CD directly from them? Do you send them a check every time you nab a song off of gnutella? When your pal burns a copy of "The Greatest Hits of God's Favorite Band", do you send some $$$ to the guys?
If you do, excellent. You are avoiding the Recording Industry that will screw a band over for breakfast, and laugh over lunch at how an A&R rep has "this band by the short hairs...". You are helping to end an Industry that doesn't care what YOU want, only what they can market to you.
You are supporting artists who have incurred expense to bring their music to you.
They wrote it, arranged it, taught it to the band, rehearsed it, changed it, rehearsed some more, played it at a dive for $25 and two beers each, rehearsed some more, went into a studio, paid an engineer to roll knobs, move faders, and lay it on tape. They listed to it, rehearsed the vocals, and overdubs. They went back into the studio, paid the engineer some more to get that on tape. The engineer mixed it, gave it to the band, remixed parts again, mastered it to DAT or CD. They sent it to a duplication house, they paid to have artwork done, (saved money by doing some themselves), they purchased 1000 CDs. They paid to have a website hosted, (saved a little by doing their own site), drove all over consigning CDs at record stores (small independents). They played some more shows for 50 bucks each (show. not per member), they paid the soundman 50 bucks.
Repeat every year and a half.
This is just a taste of what an average unsigned band goes through to get music "out there". There are many exceptions to this example. Some can record at home on "lo-fi" equipment. Some never rehearse. Some don't play shows. Some release everything on gnutella for the hell of it. Some try to get you interested in their CD in this manner.
Add label interest and, well, look at the links below.
The point being made is: Good music is hard to find for a reason. Being a GOOD musician (not to mention songwriter) is one of the toughest (and thankless) jobs ever! The artists who go though the trouble to bring this to you should be rewarded. After all, they could have just sat in the basement writing and performing for themselves, not worried about "how is this record going to do?". The next time you grab a tune off the net, think for a moment. If you actually sent your favorite artist some money for the work that you enjoy, that artist will be able to make more music. Finally, a win win situation.
Unfortunately, artists represnted by the Industry are in a different boat altogether. For some real examples of what it costs the major label band to be a major label band, see here, here, and here. Additional info here (my fav)
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Here: RIAA does not represent artists directly but we do work on behalf of such artists' rights as freedom of speech and the right to control your own music.
Here: When asked, most consumers describe CDs as a good value. ...the most significant cost of a CD today is the marketing and promotion of that music.
My Favorite FAQ:
What is the RIAA? The RIAA is a membership organization. Our members are record labels who pay membership dues to have the RIAA represent them on different issues. This includes everything from speaking out in support of free speech -- and against attempts to pass legislation to censor music, to traveling the world in support of free trade, to defending artists and record labels from pirates who sell and distribute fake copies of their music. We also work with our members on issues of new technology and how that technology can best bring artists together with music fans.
Lots to think about there. Amazing how the RIAA talks out of both sides of its mouth. "We support artists rights, prevent censorship of music, and help Santa out every Tuesday...." Yet they are busy trying to take away my legal abillity to create and distribute my own music.
If irony was a drink, I'd be wasted.
Unfortunately, it takes 45 minutes of winding for 4-5 seconds of run time.
We have to keep him around so he can argue with the asteroid in 2019.
GRACE & Twin? Maybe just cousins.
I also have plans to do a Quake server that will actually come to your LAN party and kick your ass in person!
Please check it out! http://www.socialrobotservesu.org It might be unavailable right now, I'm having a barbeque!
ahhh.
You should rent 'Ice Pirates'. Plenty in there.
I believe that's pronounced, "Eeegg-saaalaaad". No thanks nessesary. I like to help.
Is she available for dating? I have a Apple IIgs I've been trying to get hooked up. It's been rather depressed lately.
Problem solved.
One dollar an hour per consultant? I guess I know how much a MCSE certificate is worth nowadays. Hell, cheaper than temps, though.
This cranking is tiring! Now if I hooked up a motor to the crank, powered by a small battery, I could save a lot of work!
"Son, we need to have a little talk. Has your mother told you anything about the Birds and the Bees?..."
I AgrE intirelY. I am one ov those bestest talker-makers an sm4ertis brane uSer havEHrs. tAwker-makers an brane user makers are not in na mane ruums. Bobo go sleep now.
(10-15) Cups Grits, Hot
(1) Natalie Portman
Slather until well covered.
Enjoy!
Ahhh, the good old days.
Excellent use of the Jedi Mind trick!
Please check it out! http://www.Pioneer10.waythehelloutthere.org
Sorry about the lag. I'm working on it.
When no one is in his office, 'he' quickly opens his chest plate and drinks some more oil. (You can see the Bush connection rather easily.)
Senator Hollings and his rampage of bad legislation MUST be stopped. 'He' will let nothing stand in his way of his goal of Total Disneyfication of the entire world.
'His' Achilles Heel?
Pies.
Throw pies at the Senator. That will interfere in his 'Small World Reasoning Center'. Only you can stop the madness.
The REAL Story.
The admins most likely have a network connection on their machine, and if so, that could be hacked.
Why not a hack that resides in RAM?
It doesn't seem that this would stop a determined attacker; they'd just do an end run around the tech. It does seem that this would be an excellent way to speed up harddrives in general..audio and video... ohhhh.
Steve Ballmer imitates a monkey and gets big laughs at at a party.
John Ashcroft gets the shivers, and puts down the Peep-Hole magazine he was reading in sudden unease.
Even if this is true, doing what you love can be hard work. You didn't just wake up one day and, with no musical background, pick up a guitar and play at your current level. You practiced, and played, and practiced, and played some more. You did it out of joy, so the challenge and hard work of those hours was fun, perhaps even welcomed.
Yes, artists should write/ perforrm for themselves first and foremost. The abillity to express oneself w/ music is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. When this talent is turned to writing/performing for a paycheck, the self-expression turns to self-doubt and pandering, pandering turns to the lowest common denominator, and that's what we usually hear on the radio.
I agree entirely. There is a subtle difference between my post and this statement, however. I speak for bands/artists that go to the trouble of recording and distribution themselves, with no label support. These people have obviously not lost their passion, either for making music, or for getting it out there for people to hear.
Should they get something for the song that is the 'friend' that you can count on, the 'company' as you drive, the 'adviser' when your relationship ends, or just something to listen to as you clean the house? You have the opportunity to decide.
Should you pay them once? Yes! Should you pay them every time you listen to the album/ single? NO! That would lead to a more stagnant music scene than we have even now, and enrich the **AAs as they would most likely demand a cut.
I suggest, if you enjoy what you are doing, to continue. I was lucky enough to make a living as a musician for two years. It was amazingly tough and rewarding; I count it as one of the best experiences I've had in music. Please do not penalize those who are trying to make a living at this. Go to shows, buy the bands music, and pass the word on to friends. You will be the richer one for it.
(Unless they're really bad, then throw tomatoes at them.
Couldn't have said it better myself :)
The argument used constantly on /. (and elsewhere) is, "I'd rather send my money to the artist, than to the RIAA..." Great!
Do you?
Do you go to that artist's website and buy a CD directly from them? Do you send them a check every time you nab a song off of gnutella? When your pal burns a copy of "The Greatest Hits of God's Favorite Band", do you send some $$$ to the guys?
If you do, excellent. You are avoiding the Recording Industry that will screw a band over for breakfast, and laugh over lunch at how an A&R rep has "this band by the short hairs...". You are helping to end an Industry that doesn't care what YOU want, only what they can market to you.
You are supporting artists who have incurred expense to bring their music to you.
They wrote it, arranged it, taught it to the band, rehearsed it, changed it, rehearsed some more, played it at a dive for $25 and two beers each, rehearsed some more, went into a studio, paid an engineer to roll knobs, move faders, and lay it on tape. They listed to it, rehearsed the vocals, and overdubs. They went back into the studio, paid the engineer some more to get that on tape. The engineer mixed it, gave it to the band, remixed parts again, mastered it to DAT or CD. They sent it to a duplication house, they paid to have artwork done, (saved money by doing some themselves), they purchased 1000 CDs. They paid to have a website hosted, (saved a little by doing their own site), drove all over consigning CDs at record stores (small independents). They played some more shows for 50 bucks each (show. not per member), they paid the soundman 50 bucks.
Repeat every year and a half.
This is just a taste of what an average unsigned band goes through to get music "out there". There are many exceptions to this example. Some can record at home on "lo-fi" equipment. Some never rehearse. Some don't play shows. Some release everything on gnutella for the hell of it. Some try to get you interested in their CD in this manner.
Add label interest and, well, look at the links below. The point being made is: Good music is hard to find for a reason. Being a GOOD musician (not to mention songwriter) is one of the toughest (and thankless) jobs ever! The artists who go though the trouble to bring this to you should be rewarded. After all, they could have just sat in the basement writing and performing for themselves, not worried about "how is this record going to do?". The next time you grab a tune off the net, think for a moment. If you actually sent your favorite artist some money for the work that you enjoy, that artist will be able to make more music. Finally, a win win situation.
Unfortunately, artists represnted by the Industry are in a different boat altogether. For some real examples of what it costs the major label band to be a major label band, see here, here, and here. Additional info here (my fav)
Yup. What was I talking about? That's right.